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Nov 2015

Pierce performs in two sold-out album release concerts for the recording of the new musical, The Fourth Messenger

The Fourth Messenger CD (see more information below, from July) is now complete, and fans of the show and of composer Vienna Teng and playwright Tanya Shaffer packed the houses for two album release concerts. The first concert took place at Berkeley's famous Freight & Salvage Coffee House on November 7th, and the second at the fantastic Throckmorton Theatre in Mill Valley on November 8th. Pierce performed the song "You've Got A Glow" with Vienna Teng.

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Oct 2015

Pierce is nominated for Theatre Bay Area Award for Outstanding Principal Performance in a Musical!

Pierce has been honored to be nominated for a Theatre Bay Area Award for his performance in White Christmas as Bob Wallace at Hillbarn Theatre in December 2014!

Aug 2015

Pierce's cabaret show with Broadway buddy Jim Ambler will be at Feinstein's in San Francisco on September 9th!

"Two on the Boards" is Ambler and Brandt's premiere cabaret show with a trio directed by music director extraordinaire, Billy Philadelphia. "Two on the Boards" is something of a hybrid – it's a retrospective of Jim's and Pierce's careers in blockbuster Broadway productions and in professional theater and concerts throughout the country, and it's also a tribute to famous duets and some of the classic duo acts of our time.

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Feb 2015

Pierce performs with the California Pops in On Broadway

Pierce performed as a guest soloist once again with the wonderful California Pops Orchestra conducted by Kim Venaas. Pierce sang songs from The Music Man, The Sound of Music, South Pacific, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and other shows. The concert also featured singer Carly Honfi.

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Dec 2014

White Christmas, with Pierce in the Bing Crosby role, is a sell-out success garnering great reviews at Hillbarn Theatre

Pierce has returned to the musical theater stage this fall in a wonderful holiday production of Irving Berlin's White Christmas at the intimate Hillbarn Theatre in the Bay Area's Foster City, just south of San Francisco. Pierce plays the role of Bob Wallace, which was originated by Bing Crosby in the original film in 1954. Sharing the stage with Pierce is Broadway's Jim Ambler (Footloose, Saturday Night Fever, The Producers, Cats), Melissa O'Keefe, Amanda Farbstein, and other great Bay Area talents. White Christmas is directed by Virginia Musante. For more information, visit the Hillbarn Theatre website.

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THE REVIEWS ARE IN!

"Pierce Peter Brandt in the Crosby role is the highlight of the production directed by Virginia Musante. A genial, natural actor, Brandt is also a gifted crooner with a rich, powerful range and his singing style is perfectly adapted to the mid-century romantic balladeer. The whole production truly rises to a new level when he’s in the spotlight and he is bracketed by two solid partners."
– San Francisco Examiner (by Robert Sokol)

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Nov 2014

Pierce directs ACT's Jr Cabaret in Don't Ask Me Not to Sing!

The fall cast of American Conservatory Theater's Young Conservatory Junior Cabaret performed Don't Ask Me Not to Sing! to full houses in the intimate Garrett Cabaret space inside ACT's glorious Geary Theater in San Francisco. Directed by Pierce, the Junior Cabaret Ensemble is a by-audition-only performance group featuring some of ACT/YC's most talented young performers. Don't Ask Me Not to Sing! is a musical review featuring a variety of noteworthy songs from the musical theater canon, old and new.

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Oct 2014

Pierce sings on original studio cast recording of new musical

This month, Pierce joined composer Ron Lytle at Soundtek Recording Studios in San Jose to sing two tracks on the original studio cast recording of The Man Who Saved Christmas. The CD will be released in November or December. The recording also features singers Chris Vettel, Ryan Drummond, Melissa O'Keefe, Sheelagh Murphy, Michael P. Mendelsohn, and Jordyn Foley, as well as two of Pierce's students, Joan Lee and Caity Redfern, singing in the kids ensemble!

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June 2014

Pierce performs in TheatreWorks' tribute to/with Andrew Lippa

TheatreWorks assembled a great cast of professional singers for a special tribute honoring Broadway composer, Andrew Lippa (The Addams Family, Wild Party), on June 21st. Andrew Lippa attended the event, performed two of his songs on his own, and accompanied the group on piano for the finale. In addition to Pierce, the cast included Tory Ross (from the Broadway productions of Kinky Boots, 9 to 5, and Wicked), Martin Rojas Dietrich, Courtney Stokes, Dawn Troupe-Masi, and Robert Brewer, with musical direction by Bill Liberatore, and direction by Robert Kelley (with additional direction and supervision by Andrew Lippa himself!).

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Feb 2014

Pierce solos with the California Pops for Broadway Concert

The California Pops Broadway Concert on February 23 was a sell-out hit and a great way for Pierce to celebrate his February birthday! Pierce and local sensation, Carly Honfi, were the guest soloists for the performance. Pierce sang "Being Alive" by Stephen Sondheim, "Easy to Love" by Cole Porter, "Johnny One Note" by Rodgers and Hart, and a duet with Carly, Sondheim's "A Little Priest" from Sweeney Todd.

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Jan 2014

Pierce does cameo and VO in new feature film, Superpowerless

Superpowerless is a new feature film directed by Duane Andersen, about a superhero who loses his powers shortly after turning forty and so must adjust to his new life. The film stars Josiah Polhemus, Cody Kennedy, Guinevere Turner, Pepe Serna, Amy Prosser, Natalie Lander, George Maguire, and others. When the film was shooting in San Francisco this month, Pierce appeared in a scene with Josiah Polhemus and Pepe Serna, and also provided voiceovers for a separate segment. Expected release: Jan 2016.

"[Brandt's] performance is strong,

"...the production was solidly cast from

the minor roles through to Pierce Brandt's delightful and athletic 'Herman.'"The Huffington Post

"...that Brandt is both an accomplished actor...and gifted singer...makes this production even more of a pleasure."The Patriot News

"Pierce was very professional, easy to

work with, and exactly the voiceover we needed. Great work!"Candace UpmanWindham Hill/BMG Records

"...his diction and voice are beautifully clear—he simply captivates. He's also a true pleasure to work with. I plan to hire Pierce again and would recommend him to anyone looking for an actor with a high degree of professionalism and expertise." Amy Van Vechten, World Trade Press"

"Excellent job. Always nailed the read like a pro and delivered in a timely fashion. A versatile voice for our varied projects."Destination Media Solutions

"The brassy Broadway aspects of the show are enhanced by a few breakout performances, with Pierce Brandt charming as the wimpy 'Herman'..." The Bay Area Reporter

"...it is veteran actor Brandt's earnest naturalness and exceptionally strong singing voice that gives this production what gravity it has."San Jose Mercury News

"Brandt...is the highlight of the production. A genial, natural actor,

Brandt is also a gifted crooner with a rich, powerful range and his singing style is perfectly adapted to the mid-century romantic balladeer. The whole production truly rises to a new level when he’s in the spotlight."San Francisco Examiner